We just returned from a family reunion this past week. 3 days 2 nights stay. I will not return to Lake Barkley. We have been going to various KY State parks every year since 1972 for our family reunions. This resort needs to close down until the state can properly fund it. Pros - the location is okay. There is... More

I am on a cane a lot of the time, and I was nervous when crossing the wooden bridges to the rooms or on the restaurant's deck. I felt each board give way a little. The rotting boards need replaced and another board underpinning the center of the bridges to the rooms would make the walkways safer and more reassuring... More

30 years ago, when I was in college, this was the finest state park and one of the finest resorts in Ky. Recently, my wife and I returned on business and rented a cabin. The price was about $180 per night. Upon check in, there was confusion at the front desk about whether we could check in or not. We... More

Rooms were musky smelling. Air conditioning not working correctly. Called front desk to conplain about room being hot. asked for a fan, none availabe. nothing was mentioned about fixing the air. cob webs everywhere. Electric was out so we checked out early. Buffett was open with no electric food was cold. No discount offered. Or apology for cold food. Could... More

Cobwebs everywhere and all the buildings smell musky. It is rustic, but not in a charming way. It is a shame a lodge in such a beautiful place has not invested in any updating or cleaning! Complete with hair on the sheets... gross. It's cheap, but for a reason.

My husband and I were there for his Vietnam reunion in May 2012 and we are going back again. People who don't like this park should stay in IL State Parks! This park and lodge and every aspect of this place was great! Don't come here if you expect it to be the Ritz! It's a state park! And a... More

The lodge at Lake Barkley has a cabin feel with large vaulted ceilings and wooden accents throughout. Each room also has a balcony that looks out over Lake Barkley. I have found the staff friendly and helpful. Near the lodge are a couple of trails that are not very strenuous. One of them, Cedar Grove, is a nice walk along... More

I stayed here twice with the kids. The area is very nice...the wilderness and the lake, but the hotel is quite dated although it was clean and the grounds were clean. Just disappointing on how old & dated our room was. They have some park sponsored activities for the kids which is always nice (and wish they had more!) and... More

very in need of a complete renovation should close food terrible buffet bad old food paint is pealing all over structure, at one time was nice 20 years ago its only good as a fishermans over night stay